The Honors Program challenges highly motivated, intellectually gifted students who wish to attain a higher education at a reasonable cost. These students come to the college well prepared and are greeted by LC instructors with innovative, creative, and challenging courses to further nourish their educational quest. The mission of the Honors Program at Laredo College is to provide an inspiring, rigorous academic environment for students who are able and ready to accept the competitive challenge of higher education. Laredo College Honors Program is committed in providing for these students a progressive course of study that provides new challenges to their exceptional abilities, preparing them for advanced studies at major four-year institutions. The Honors Program at Laredo College has always attracted serious students in the pursuit of academic excellence, community involvement, and leadership commitment. Under the tutelage of highly skilled faculty mentors, students are prepared for a lifetime of leadership. Educators at the College are dedicated to presenting students with the most experiences and best environment possible.

The Honors Program at Laredo College is empowered by engaged faculty and students who together cultivate an active learning environment, responsive to changing needs. The Honors Program supports challenging coursework taught by faculty who consider themselves mentors and create a community of scholars who share a common sense of purpose and spirit of collaboration.

It is the goal of the Honors Program at Laredo College to encourage students to become outstanding, independent thinkers as well as learners. This enables these students to master critical thinking skills and self expression. Encouragement is given to students to engage in productive team work, thus enabling them to master the life lesson of working collaboratively along with members of the community.

Along with language skills, there is an exerted effort to enhance mathematical, scientific, and technological skills. A higher degree of student participation and involvement in college and community activity is required. LC Honors students are mentored by faculty and receive personalized programs for enrichment. One important result in addition to the acquisition of knowledge is the increased opportunity for these academically gifted students to transfer to a prestigious university or the college of their choice. Honors Program graduates receive a special diploma and recognition upon graduation.

Those interested in learning more about the Honors Program should contact the Honors Program Director at 956.764.5956 or email honors@laredo.edu.

Admission and Program Eligibility 

All Laredo College Honors Program applicants must meet the following requirements in order to apply for admission:

1. Must be a legal resident within the geographic area of Laredo and/or Webb County and at the discretion of the Laredo College Honors Program Director, a  county which is contiguous to Webb County.
2. To qualify for consideration in the Laredo College Honors Program, a student must be eligible to take college-level courses. To receive the Laredo College Honors Program Academic Scholarship, a student must be exempt from taking a Texas Success Initiative 2 Exam (TSI2) or pass all portions of a TSI2 exam and must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:
   1. SAT Score - 1100 (verbal and math only) or higher
   2. ACT Score - 24 or higher
   3. Graduation in the Top 20% of their high school class
   4. Maintain a cumulative high school GPA of 95.000 or higher and/or 3.500 GPA or higher
   5. If a student has student completed college credit while in high school, the student must have a 3.000 GPA or higher, no withdrawals from courses, and no grade below a “C.”
3. Students who qualify must complete the application form provided here. And attach the following documents:
   1. Two-Page Laredo College Honors Program Application
   2. Laredo College Honors Program Essay (one page in length)
   3. Two letters of recommendation (from a counselor, teacher, advisor, or employer)
   4. Unofficial College and/or High School Transcripts
   5. Student Resume
   6. All SAT/ACT/AP Exam Scores (if taken)

Final selection of applicants will be based upon an interview with the Laredo College Honors Program Director and/or Laredo College Honors Program Faculty Interview Committee.

To maintain eligibility in the Laredo College Honors Program, a student must maintain an overall 3.250 GPA, and earn no grade lower than a “D” in any course.

Students are allowed to Withdraw from one course per academic year. In addition, all Laredo College Honors Program students are required to complete a minimum of 45 hours approved community service before graduation, as monitored by the Laredo College Office of Student Life.